Sands township is located in Marquette County Michigan. Sands township has a 2024 population of 2,352. Sands township is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 1.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,307 in 2020.
The average household income in Sands township is $91,358 with a poverty rate of 9.11%. The median age in Sands township is 40.6 years: 43.3 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sands township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,193 | 96.14% |
| Two or more races | 54 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.31% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.22% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 835 | 2.71 | 94 | 6 |
| Married | 527 | 3.13 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 214 | 1.04 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Female | 80 | 4.34 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 14 | 3.29 | 100 | 0 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
94.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 2.75% |
| Associates Degree | 187 | 12.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 377 | 24.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 167 | 10.93% |
| High School Graduate | 437 | 28.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.39% |
| Some College | 312 | 20.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,436 | 1,394 | 524 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 38 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 35 | 10 |
| Asian | 17 | 12 | 2 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 80%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,969 | $70,375 | $50,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,250 | $58,036 | $55,313 |
| High School Graduate | $35,114 | $38,214 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,164 | $50,069 | $34,327 |
| Some College | $41,837 | $49,107 | $31,563 |
$46,164
Average Earnings
$50,069
Average Male
$34,327
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.75% of Sands township residents speak only English, while 2.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,107 | 140 | 6.64% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 61 | 83.56% |
| Asian | 21 | 4 | 19.05% |
9.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.82%
Male Poverty Rate
10.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sands township is Hispanic, with 83.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sands township is White, with 6.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.33% |
| Some College | 10.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 80% |
| Male Unemployed | 54.05% |
| Female Employed | 13.16% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,934 | $102,585 |
| Households | $80,375 | $91,358 |
| Married Families | $96,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,667 | $52,659 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.4%
Male Marriage Rate
69.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
260
Number of Veterans
228
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 112 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 107 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 237 | 15.11% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 54.29% |
| Native American | 4 | 57.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.8%
Born in Sands township
97.5%
Native Born
2.5%
Foreign Born
1.05%
Non Citizen
1.45%
Naturalized
97.5% of Sands township residents were born in the United States, with 70.8% having been born in Michigan. 1.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,397 | 9 | 0.38% |
| 2028 | 2,388 | 9 | 0.38% |
| 2027 | 2,379 | 9 | 0.38% |
| 2026 | 2,370 | 9 | 0.38% |
| 2025 | 2,361 | 9 | 0.38% |
| 2024 | 2,352 | 9 | 0.38% |
| 2023 | 2,343 | 9 | 0.39% |
| 2022 | 2,334 | 14 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 2,320 | 13 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 2,307 | -5 | -0.22% |
| 2019 | 2,312 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2,312 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 2,313 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 2,314 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2,314 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2014 | 2,322 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 2,320 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 2,318 | 17 | 0.74% |
| 2011 | 2,301 | 16 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 2,285 | 0 | 0% |